University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, University of Arkansas is a public institution that offers both undergrad and graduate degree programs.
The institution is part of University of Arkansas System that operates 10 campuses in De Queen, Fayetteville, Little Rock, Monticello, Batesville, Hope, Morrilton, Little Rock, Fort Smith, Pine Bluff.
The total number of students who applied in FALL 2016 was 21539 and 13613 students were accepted.
University of Arkansas in-state tuition for academic year 2016-2017 was $7,204 and fees $1,616. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $21,552 and $1,616 respectively.
Overview
| Campus LocaleCity: Small |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Open AdmissionNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4 year |
| OwnershipPublic |
| Business ModelNot for Profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate82% |
Nursing Programs Offered
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BSN
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RN to BSN
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Masters program tracks: MSN
The University of Arkansas Master of Science in Nursing, program is an online program offered through the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing. The program offers specialization in Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Educator.
The program including 500 hours of supervised clinical practice can be completed in 2 years and a summer semester of full time study. Part time students may take up to six consecutive calendar years from the first semester of enrollment in the program.
The program prepares students to promote evidence based practice to prepare for advanced roles as teachers, practitioners, managers, consultants and researchers.
Admission Requirements
- University of Arkansas Graduate School admission
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an CCNE or NLNAC accredited college or university
- Current, valid and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse
- Complete a basic health assessment course
- A minimum of a ‘C’ score on a basic statistics course
- Basic skills with library and computer technology
Applicants for the program will be accepted on the basis of the availability of space. The application deadline for admission in the fall semester is the 15th of July the deadline for admission in the spring semester is the 15th of October and the 15th of March for admission in the summer.
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LPN to BSN
NCLEX-RN Passrate History
NCLEX-RN passrate history of University of Arkansas as reported by Arkansas state board of nursing.
Nursing Programs Graduates - 2016-2017 academic year
| Program name | Degree type | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's degree | 272 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's degree | 0 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's degree | 3 |
| Nursing Practice | Doctor's degree - professional practice | 10 |
Nearby Nursing Schools
The following schools are located within 200 miles radius from University of Arkansas
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Northeastern State University
45.21 miles away |
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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
47.96 miles away |
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Missouri Southern State University
73.11 miles away |
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Arkansas Tech University
78.99 miles away |
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Rogers State University
83.14 miles away |
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Missouri State University-Springfield
93.01 miles away |
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Pittsburg State University
96.33 miles away |
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Kiamichi Technology Center
101.66 miles away |
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Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
103.04 miles away |
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Kiamichi Technology Center
117.91 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1924 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 03/01/1995 - 12/31/2007 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/02/2002 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
Admissions
63%
Acceptance Rate| SAT: Critical Reading500 to 600 |
| SAT: Math510 to 620 |
| ACT Composite23 to 29 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
Cost (Net Price)
$15,411
Average Net Price/yearNet Price by Family Income
| Less than 30k$11,501 |
| 30k to 48k$13,122 |
| 48k to 75k$16,793 |
| 75k to 110k$17,867 |
| Over 110k$18,425 |
Financial Aid & Loan
Students receiving any grant or scholarship aid
57%
Recipients
$6,868
Average Amount
Students Who receive Pell Grants
22%
Recipients
$4,059
Average Amount
Federal Student Loans
39%
Recipients
$6,660
Average Amount
Student Population
22,548
Undergrads
4,646
Graduates
14,142
Women
13,052
Men
80%
Full-time
20%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
75% |
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Hispanic |
8% |
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Black/African American |
5% |
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Non-resident alien |
5% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Asian |
2% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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American Indian or Alaska Native |
0% |
Data soucre: IPEDS colleges survery (Fall 2016)
Relevant scholarships
Arkansas Nurses Foundation Research GrantArkansas Nurses Foundation provides research grant for nurses who hold an Arkansas Nursing license and graduated from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program. |
University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville - National Merit ScholarshipApplicant must be a National Merit Finalist who has designated University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville as his or her first-choice institution when completing the scholarship [...] |
Poultry Federation ScholarshipApplicant must be pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree related to the poultry industry in the University of Arkansas, Arkansas State, Arkansas Tech, or Southern Arkansas University system. |
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas - National Merit ScholarshipApplicant must be a National Merit Finalist who has designated Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas as his or her first-choice institution when completing the scholarship [...] |
University of Arkansas Community College at Hope - National Merit ScholarshipApplicant must be a National Merit Finalist who has designated University of Arkansas Community College at Hope as his or her first-choice institution when completing the scholarship [...] |
More scholarships
Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2015-2016 colleges survey) and Arkansas state board of nursing
